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LR56 UXB

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,897 mi
Last recorded93,897 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 UXB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 93,897 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 91,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 91,589 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 84,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 74,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,528 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 62,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 61,736 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 61,081 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,023 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 52,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 50,303 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,455 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,163 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,497 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 28,796 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,918 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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LR56 UXB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR56 UXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR56 UXB registered?

LR56 UXB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is LR56 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 UXB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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